Trainee Asbestos Analyst - Full Training to BOHS P403

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland; East Kilbride; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition programmes

Family-friendly support

Exclusive retail discounts

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Disability Confident accredited

Job summary

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is hiring for a Trainee Asbestos Analyst to launch a career in environmental safety across the UK. You’ll receive full training, support from experienced colleagues and the path to BOHS P403 certification.

This entry-level role suits motivated individuals who want to learn asbestos air monitoring, travel to client sites, and develop core reporting and testing skills in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• You’ll be a team player with the ability to work independently as you gain confidence in asbestos air monitoring.
• An interest in working in varied site environments is important, as you'll regularly travel to different locations to carry out air monitoring.
• A keen eye for detail and an interest in analytical work—particularly using microscopes is valuable, as you’ll be trained to examine air samples for asbestos fibres.
• Strong time management and organisational skills are essential to manage site schedules, complete reports accurately, and meet client deadlines.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal are important for reporting findings and working with clients and colleagues.
• A full manual UK driving licence is required, as this role involves regular travel to client sites across the region

Responsibilities

• Go through an intensive 3-month site and office-based training program. During this time, you’ll learn everything you need to know about asbestos air monitoring—this means understanding how to test the air in buildings to check for asbestos particles and ensure it’s safe for people to be there
• Check the level of airborne fibres before starting any work
• Test for leaks while work is happening to make sure safety measures are working
• Carry out air testing after the work to confirm it’s safe to remove safety controls and use the area again
• Report any health and safety concerns to the client and stop work right away if needed
• Put together a final report with all project details, including waste documents, for the building’s safety file

Skills

Team player

Willingness to travel

Attention to detail

Time management

Clear communication

Full UK driving licence

Education

No prior experience required

Tools

Microscopes

Job description

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is hiring for a Trainee Asbestos Analyst to launch a career in environmental safety across the UK. You’ll receive full training, support from experienced colleagues and the path to BOHS P403 certification.

This entry-level role suits motivated individuals who want to learn asbestos air monitoring, travel to client sites, and develop core reporting and testing skills in a safety-focused environment.